POOSAALA RAM PRASAD V. THE HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LTD

Poosaala Ram Prasad sought a review of the Master's taxation decision in a dispute with HSBC. The plaintiff, acting in person, challenged the costs assessment on multiple items including photocopying, interlocutory applications, and trial costs. The court upheld the Master's taxation review decision, finding the Master properly exercised his discretion, and awarded HK$40,000 costs to HSBC.